Buccal fat removal is designed to both slim and shape your face.Ā  In youth, a round face is deemed attractive but as we age a more angular face is considered more attractive.Ā  Aesthetic facial analysis reveals that in females a heart shaped face is most attractive while in males a square shape is preferred.
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Female:Ā  Heart Shape Male:Ā  Square Shape
Patients with round or cherub cheeks have less prominent cheekbones and jaw profile.Ā  Removing buccal fat slims the cheek creating a more angular and shapely facial aesthetics.Ā Ā 
Buccal fat is removed by making a small incision inside the mouth where the scar will never be seen.Ā  Buccal fat is removed from inside the cheek in a symmetric and volume appropriate manner.Ā  Dissolvable sutures are placed inside the cheek and patients will assume a full liquid diet for a week.Ā Ā  Swelling does occur but should be mostly resolved at about one month.Ā  The result is a slimmer appearance to your cheeks with a smooth and scarless technique.
*ļ»æAll patients are unique and results may vary

ļ»æAll patients are unique and results may vary

ExpectationsĀ and Recovery

Length:Ā 30 minutes to 1 hour

Anesthesia:Ā General (occasionally local with sedation)Ā 

In/Outpatient:Ā Outpatient

Side Effects:Ā Temporary swelling and mild pain

Risks:Ā Pain, bleeding, infection, rare damage to nerves, incomplete improvement

Recovery:Ā Back to work: several days. Full liquid diet for 1 week

More strenuous activity: 2 weeks

Final Appearance:Ā 1-2 months for swelling to completely resolve

Duration of Results:Ā Fat is permanently removed

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